Show Your Support for Alex Stokes
Show Your Support for Alex Stokes
The Issue
Alexander Stokes Contompasis is an independent journalist from Albany, NY.
On January 6, 2021, Alex was observing and a member of a counterprotest group during the “Stop The Steal” Rally outside the New York State Capitol, which was led by the white nationalist right-wing extremist groups the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers. Alex and his group were outnumbered and attacked by the armed protesters. Alex’s wrist was broken during the melee and he used a pocket knife to defend himself and three others against the attacks. Serious, but non-fatal injuries occurred, and Alex was convicted on two separate counts of assault and a weapons charge. He was sentenced to serve 12 years and 8 years and it was determined that the sentences should be served consecutively instead of the more common determination of concurrent sentences. He is currently serving this draconian 20-year sentence.
Alex’s adjudication process was unfair. After waiting nearly two years, Alex was denied adequate defense during his rushed three-day trial. And his role as a journalist was not presented to the jury.
He is currently appealing his conviction and the sentence length, a true miscarriage of justice. Alex has submitted his appeal to the NYS Court of Appeals. His family and friends will continue to pursue all avenues to bring him home, including requesting a commutation or pardon from the Governor of New York State.
Update June 11, 2025: Alex's appeal has been denied. His family will be advocating for clemency to the NYS Governor.
Please sign this petition to show your support for Alex and reducing his sentence.
Learn more at:
www.instagram.com/freealexstokesproject/
Write to Alex at:
Alexander Contompasis 22B5028
Sing Sing Correctional Facility
354 Hunter Street
Ossining, NY 10562-5442
Edit: You do NOT have to donate. If you choose to donate, you’d be donating to the actual website and not to this specific petition.
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The Issue
Alexander Stokes Contompasis is an independent journalist from Albany, NY.
On January 6, 2021, Alex was observing and a member of a counterprotest group during the “Stop The Steal” Rally outside the New York State Capitol, which was led by the white nationalist right-wing extremist groups the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers. Alex and his group were outnumbered and attacked by the armed protesters. Alex’s wrist was broken during the melee and he used a pocket knife to defend himself and three others against the attacks. Serious, but non-fatal injuries occurred, and Alex was convicted on two separate counts of assault and a weapons charge. He was sentenced to serve 12 years and 8 years and it was determined that the sentences should be served consecutively instead of the more common determination of concurrent sentences. He is currently serving this draconian 20-year sentence.
Alex’s adjudication process was unfair. After waiting nearly two years, Alex was denied adequate defense during his rushed three-day trial. And his role as a journalist was not presented to the jury.
He is currently appealing his conviction and the sentence length, a true miscarriage of justice. Alex has submitted his appeal to the NYS Court of Appeals. His family and friends will continue to pursue all avenues to bring him home, including requesting a commutation or pardon from the Governor of New York State.
Update June 11, 2025: Alex's appeal has been denied. His family will be advocating for clemency to the NYS Governor.
Please sign this petition to show your support for Alex and reducing his sentence.
Learn more at:
www.instagram.com/freealexstokesproject/
Write to Alex at:
Alexander Contompasis 22B5028
Sing Sing Correctional Facility
354 Hunter Street
Ossining, NY 10562-5442
Edit: You do NOT have to donate. If you choose to donate, you’d be donating to the actual website and not to this specific petition.
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Supporter Voices
Petition created on February 25, 2025